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​EUROCEF

INGO - International Organisation 

The European Committee for Specialized Action for Children and Families in their Living Environment is an International Non-Governmental Organization, founded in 1988 following the national meetings of the National Forum for Educational Action in Open Environments. 

 For over 35 years, EUROCEF has been actively contributing to discussions and work related to education and social action in Europe. The organization is committed to defending and promoting the fundamental rights of children and families, while bringing its international expertise to national and European political bodies.  

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OUR MAIN ACTIONS

 COUNCIL OF EUROPE

EUROCEF  intervenes at the Council of Europe, as an expert and representative of civil society. He is an active member of the Conference of INGOs and holds participatory status in this capacity.

 EUROPEAN PROJECT

EUROCEF is engaged in the implementation of various European projects related to children's rights, family rights, and the protection of Human Rights. He chairs or participates in working committees of the CINGO.

 COLLECTIVE COMPLAINS

EUROCEF writes collective complaints aimed at denouncing the non-compliance of a state's law or its non-application, in order to improve the protection and living conditions of civil society.

  EVENT

EUROCEF organizes festive events to reflect, debate, and raise awareness among social work professionals, the individuals being supported, and the general public on topics that address current concerns.


 RESEARCH - ACTION

EUROCEF participates in various scientific research with universities. He also organizes training sessions to share his expertise and evolve professional practices.

 ​PRESS RELEASE - ADVOCACY 

EUROCEF disseminates statements as well as advocacy aimed at raising awareness, advancing the social, political, or legislative situation, in the interest of children and families in Europe.

NEWS​​​

EUROCEF statement against the "Return Regulation"

The European Parliament's Civil Liberties Committee recently adopted its position on the ‘Return Directive’, which authorises the detention of individuals, families and unaccompanied minors of any age for up (...) ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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NEWNESS

NEWNESS

Ensure access to healthcare for migrants and refugees

The Commission on Migration, International Protection and Economic Cooperation, meeting today in Paris, has urged the health authorities of member states to "ensure that migrants and refugees have free access to healthcare upon their arrival," including mental health care, with psychiatric support to address symptoms of anxiety and post-traumatic disorders.Click here

The security of Europe begins with democracy

Europe does not have to choose between security and democracy. It never has, and it cannot afford to start now. In his 2026 report titled "The New Democratic Pact for Europe in Times of Disruption," the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, calls for a legal and democratic framework on which European security can sustainably rely and for the restoration of trust in institutions (...) -Click here​​​​​​

Strengthening the protection of children against sexual violence in Croatia

On February 4, 2026, the joint project of the Council of Europe and the European Union "Implementation of the Barnahus model in Croatia" relaunched the Croatian version of the HELP course on protecting children from exploitation and sexual abuse. The event held in Zagreb marked the beginning of a second cycle of tutored training, thereby strengthening efforts to protect children's rights in Croatia (...)- Click here​​​​​​


Need help with a group claim?

🔹 Do you wish to file a collective complaint and need assistance?

🔹 Are you looking for partners to enhance its impact and effectiveness?

💡 EUROCEF supports you !

Thanks to its expertise, EUROCEF offers you tailored support to structure your action, identify and mobilize the right stakeholders, and effectively advocate for the rights of children and families in Europe.

📢 Let's act for sustainable change in the best interest of the child!

Claims

Democratic participation of the young people supported !​​​​​​

🏛️ You are an organization or a social work professional supporting young people aged 16 to 25 years ? 

🤔 You want to encourage them to reflect on societal issues that concern them, value their experiences, and make their voices heard at the Council of Europe ? 

🚀 EUROCEF proposes an innovative mechanism aimed at strengthening the democratic participation of supported youth. 

📜 Objectifs : Témoigner, participer aux travaux du Conseil de l'Europe et à l'élaboration de recommandations qui prennent en compte leurs réalités et situations spécifiques. 

🤝 Together, let's involve young people in the decisions that concern them! (Photo @Council of Europe).

Participation

Immersive training to better understand Europe and take better action !

Every year, we offer tailor-made training courses for university students, social work professionals and people receiving support. Designed in collaboration with the sponsors, these courses explore the workings and issues of the European institutions through topical themes: unaccompanied minors, social rights, LGBTQIA+, and many others.

The advantages of experience 🚀

✨ A trip to Strasbourg

✨ A visit from the Council of Europe

✨ Meetings with European experts

🇪🇺 Dive into the heart of European debates and expand your knowledge ! (Photo @Conseil Europe)

Training

EUROPE

EUROPE


 The role and impact of civil society in social work, participatory democracy in Europe

Webinar - To mark World NGO Day, the Conference of INGOs will hold a hybrid interactive webinar on 27 February, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CET, online and in room Agora G04 at the Council of Europe. Speakers will include representatives from ATD Fourth World, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Europe, Volonteurope, Youth, the Council of Europe and the COING Council of Experts on NGO Law. With this year's theme being ‘Moments of Impact’, the webinar will highlight the important role (...) -   

New Democratic Pact for Europe: Empowering, protecting and innovating for the civic space

"Les menaces qui pèsent sur l’espace civique — l’environnement dans lequel la société civile peut se réunir, exprimer ses opinions et agir — ont pris de l’ampleur ces dernières années : elles sont de plus en plus sophistiquées et omniprésentes. Face à cette situation, il est nécessaire de mettre en place des politiques plus innovantes et proactives, qui pourraient porter sur la surveillance, l’éducation, la sensibilisation des responsables politiques (...)  -  

Gaps in Child Protection in Europe

Over the years, the Union has made progress in child protection, but according to a report from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), serious gaps remain. Fragmented legislation and policies, division of responsibilities, and limited resources are all obstacles to establishing fully integrated systems for the protection of children and their rights. -  Click here​​​​​​

Put an end to the collective expulsions of foreign individuals 

The Migration Commission, meeting on March 11, 2025, in Paris, expressed its concern over the growing divergence between international law and the practices of member states regarding collective expulsions of foreign individuals, reminding that such expulsions are "formally prohibited under Article 4 of Protocol No. 4 of the European Convention on Human Rights."(...). -  Click here​​​​​​

Protection of children against exploitation and sexual abuse 

The Council of Europe has launched a new online training on the protection of children against exploitation and sexual abuse. It was presented during the 44th plenary meeting of the Committee of Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (Lanzarote Committee), which concluded on March 6, 2025.(...). -  Click here​​​​​​

Press Release of the Committee on Migration Issues

A delegation from the Committee on Migration Issues of the Conference of INGOs visited Poland from February 10 to 14, 2025, to conduct an observation and analysis mission on the migration situation in the country. During this mission, the delegation engaged in institutional exchanges with key stakeholders in the migration field in Warsaw.(...) -  Click here

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